When can you breed a Belted Galloway?

When can you breed a Belted Galloway?

age 14 to 18 months
The Belted Galloway heifer is generally bred at age 14 to 18 months. Many breeders, however, elect to breed at 700 to 800 pounds without regard to months of age. The mature cow at age 3 or 4 averages 1,100 to 1,300 pounds. She can be expected to annually produce a healthy calf well into her teen years.

Are Belted Galloway good for beef cattle?

Belted Galloway beef is exceptionally tender, full of flavour and juicy and were the winners of the 2003 Sydney Royal Show “Beef Taste Test”. Data collected in the U.S. has shown that the beef dresses out at 60 – 62% of live weight making it a very profitable breed.

How much milk does a Belted Galloway produce?

Dutch Belted cows produce an average of 35 to 40 pounds (about 5 gallons) of milk per day and do so well into their teenage years.

Can you milk a Belted Galloway cow?

The generally docile nature of Belted Galloways means that it’s possible to use them for dairy purposes, and the breed produces very rich milk.

What is the Belted Galloway cow used for?

Belted Galloways are primarily raised for their quality marbled beef, although they are sometimes milked and purchased to adorn pastures due to their striking appearance.

Can you eat Belted Galloway?

They have a high dress-out ratio – Due to the short legs and long coat, at processing they often yield over 60% usable meat for the hanging weight. Pasturing the breed easily makes for easier marketing of healthy lean delicious beef.

Can you milk Galloway cows?

HARDY, LOW COST SUCKLER COWS The Galloway is a maternal breed, the cows are easy calving and has a abundant supply of milk. She is long lived and can be relied upon to produce calves every year, with many cows producing regularly into their teens and beyond.

What is a Oreo cow?

Belted Galloways are often called “Belties” or “Oreo Cows” from their broad solid white stripe around their center against the rest of their black color. Today Aldermere cattle have a national reputation for excellent stock.